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Airway Health Library

Doctor‑guided videos and research‑backed articles on how breathing, sleep, and jaw development shape long‑term health. Start with a topic below.

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Sleep Disordered Breathing

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children refers to breathing irregularities during sleep, including snoring and sleep apnea, which can…

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Mouth Breathing

Breathing through an open mouth instead of the nose, which changes how a child's palate, jaw, and face grow.

1 article

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep that last for several seconds or longer.

3 articles

Snoring

Snoring is a common sign of sleep-disordered breathing, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

1 article

Large Tonsils & Adenoids

Tonsils can enlarge due to chronic mouth breathing.

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ADD/ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in sustaining attention…

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Bedwetting

Bedwetting can be a sign of sleep-disordered breathing in children.

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Teeth Grinding & Clenching

Grinding and clenching of teeth (bruxism) is often a manifestation of abnormal muscle activity in the face, jaw and throat, which can be…

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Crooked Teeth (Malocclusion)

Mouth breathing can contribute to the development of crooked teeth and misaligned dental arches in several ways.

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Persistent Cavities

Cavities can develop as a result of mouth breathing due to the decreased production of saliva.

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Speech Delays

Children with speech delays often have underlying oral muscle dysfunction, including incorrect swallowing and tongue-thrusting patterns…

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Ear Infections

When a child's jaw is small, it can result in a narrow or constricted upper airway, which can make it difficult for air to pass through…

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Night Terrors

Night terrors can be a sign of sleep-disordered breathing in children.

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Sleep Talking & Walking

Children with sleep-disordered breathing, such as sleep apnea, often experience repeated awakenings and difficulty breathing during sleep…

Headaches

Headaches can be related to sleep disorder breathing as poor quality sleep and low oxygen levels can cause tension headaches and migraines.

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Asthma

Asthma and sleep disorder breathing can be related, with each condition potentially worsening the symptoms of the other.

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Digestion

Mouth breathing, particularly during sleep, can potentially contribute to indigestion through its impact on the digestive process.

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Picky Eating

When a child has an underdeveloped jaw, it can result in a smaller or more recessed lower jaw, which can affect the alignment of the teeth…

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Sleep Disordered Breathing Mouth Breathing Sleep Apnea Snoring Large Tonsils & Adenoids ADD/ADHD Bedwetting Teeth Grinding & Clenching Crooked Teeth (Malocclusion) Persistent Cavities Speech Delays Ear Infections Night Terrors Sleep Talking & Walking Headaches Asthma Digestion Picky Eating

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Young girl sucking her thumb, a habit that can affect how a child's teeth and jaw develop

Crooked Teeth (Malocclusion)

What Thumb Sucking Does to a Child's Teeth and Jaw

How prolonged thumb sucking and pacifier use affect a child's teeth, bite, palate, and airway, why children suck, what improves when the habit stops, and when to have it evaluated.

August 5, 2026

Mouth Breathing

Mouth Breathing Face: What It Is and Why It Happens

What a mouth breathing face may look like in children, why it happens, how it can affect jaw growth, and when to seek an airway evaluation.

August 4, 2026

Sleep Disordered Breathing

Pediatric Orthodontic Expansion for the Treatment of Sleep- Disordered Breathing

In children, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can have significant effects on their behavior, neurodevelopment, metabolism, and general. However, despite its serious consequences, pediatric OSA remains a frequently overlooked condition...

November 7, 2023

Snoring

Snoring can be a danger sign

The article discusses the misconception that snoring is a normal sign of sound sleep, which is prevalent in Nepal. Snoring is often considered a trivial issue, but the article emphasizes that it can be a distress signal indicating potential breathing problems...

August 29, 2023

ADD/ADHD

Sleep Problems and Disorders among Adolescents with Persistent and Subthreshold Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders

This case-control study aimed to explore sleep patterns, issues, and disorders in adolescents with persistent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and those with partially remitted ADHD symptoms. The study included 281 participants diagnosed with ADHD (145 with persistent ADHD, 136 with subthreshold ADHD) and 185 unaffected control subjects.

August 29, 2023

ADD/ADHD

Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Risk for Behavioral, Emotional Problems

The largest and most comprehensive study of its kind conducted by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine reveals that young children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are at a higher risk of developing behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness, emotional issues, and friendship difficulties.

August 29, 2023

Bedwetting

Mouth breathing can signal problems

Persistent "mouth breathing" in children may indicate an underlying upper airway obstruction leading to Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), which is often unrecognized by parents and healthcare professionals. This article highlights the potential consequences of mouth breathing, such as abnormal facial growth, dental issues, and compromised overall health.

August 29, 2023

ADD/ADHD

Is Your Child a Mouth-Breather? There’s New Help at the Dentist

Persistent mouth breathing in children could be a sign of obstructed airways, often linked with snoring, sleep apnea, jaw malformation, poor bite, sleep deprivation, ADHD, and degenerative inflammatory diseases. This condition is often not recognized, and it can result in various health and behavioral issues.

August 29, 2023

ADD/ADHD

Habitual Snoring, Intermittent Hypoxia, and Impaired Behavior in Primary School Children

The research aimed to assess the relationship between habitual snoring (HS) in children, impaired behavior, and academic performance. The study involved 1144 children and utilized parental questionnaires, pulse oximetry to measure intermittent hypoxia, and school reports to determine academic performance.

August 29, 2023

Sleep Disordered Breathing

Differences in dentofacial morphology in children with SDB

This study investigates dentofacial variations among children with obstructive sleep disordered breathing (SDB) who underwent adenotonsillectomy, with the aim of identifying potential indicators for effective early intervention in upper airway obstruction.

August 29, 2023

Sleep Apnea

Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea: One or Two Distinct Disease Entities?

This article discusses sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children, spanning from habitual snoring to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its various variants. The complexity of the disorder, which involves increased upper airway resistance and obstruction during sleep, has led to diverse clinical manifestations and treatment approaches.

August 29, 2023

Crooked Teeth (Malocclusion)

Association between oral habits, mouth breathing and malocclusion

The article discusses the relationship between bad habits, mouth breathing, and malocclusion (misalignment of teeth) in the context of craniofacial growth disorders. The study involved 3017 children and employed the ROMA index to assess whether there was a significant connection between bad habits/mouth breathing and malocclusion.

August 29, 2023